Exploring the Nexus: Female Employees' Perspectives on Organizational Learning and Organizational Productivity in Nigeria's Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the building blocks of organizational learning among female workers in the SMEs. A descriptive quantitative research methodology was adopted. A survey was distributed to 702 female employees working for SMEs. Descriptive and multiple regression analyses were used to describe the data and test the hypothesis. This result reveals that SMEs are making efforts at creating and gathering knowledge among female employees, and it also demonstrates that the utilization of organizational learning has a positive impact on the productivity of organizations; however, there is an issue in the layout of the supportive learning environments in SMEs where the positive result is very small in comparison to concrete learning processes and leadership that reinforces learning processes and practices. Conclusion, recommendations, and future research orientation are discussed in the paper.